A visit to White Island
Our off-shore active volcano. A spectacular visit. We can organise it all for you to ensure you don’t miss out.
Fishing
Whakatane boasts one of the best fishing grounds in NZ. We are happy to arrange a trip or a charter for you.
Cycle Trails
Enjoy over 80km of fantastic
local scenery with cycle trails ranging through easy, intermediate and advanced grades. Bike hire and shuttle bus transfers to the popular Motu Trails for over 100km of trails. We can organise this for you.
Diving
There are many fantastic diving spots in the area – the most noteable being White Island or the Seafire Wreck. Again we can organise it for you.
Whale Island
Take a tour out to this Department of Conservation reserve. We can book this for you.
Helicopter Flights
We can book a flight for you over White Island, or flying along the coast or even out to Ruapehu as well.
Awakeri Hotsprings
Thermal hotpools are a great way to spend the day. BBQ’s and picnic area’s as well.
Tarawera Falls
Enjoy a short walk to the falls or a longer walk beside the river which disappears! Spectacular scenery.
Bush/River Walks
Whakatane has a variety of other walking tracks, varying from a gentle walk beside the river into town or longer, steeper climbs. Maps available.
Guided Walks
We can book you on a guided walk where your guide will tour historical and cultural sites.
Ohope Beach
This is a fantastic 11km of white sand! Whether swimming, surfing, snorkelling, boogie boarding, or sand castle building there’s plenty of room for everyone to have fun.
Surfing Lessons
We can organise this for you. Everything is supplied.
Kayaking
We can book a tour for you, or direct you to the kayak hire.
River rafting
There is a minimum age of 10 – 13 depending on the grade of the rapids. We can organise this for you.
Surf casting or rock fishing
Bring your gear, we’ll show you the spots.
Berry Picking
Open from Labour weekend in October until February. A really sweet treat.
Chocolate Factory
Visit the chocolate factory and indulge yourself!! Wonderful gifts too.
The Movies
We have a current list of what is screening at the Whakatane Cinema.
Theatre
We can fill you in on whether there is a production on during your visit, or what is up and coming.
The Creative Trail
We can point you in the right direction for the studios, galleries and cultural tours in Whakatane and surrounding districts.
Mini-Golf / Putt-Putt
Great fun for the kids
Golf
Choose from one of the 6 golf courses in the area. We can ring up and enquire about tee times, up-coming tournaments, and green fees.
Paintball or Adventure Playground
Enjoy the adrenaline rush of the high or low ropes course, the army style assault course, or paintball.
In addition to this Whakatane has many playgrounds, sports grounds and reserves. Just ask us.
